Margarita Day in London: The go-to bars & restaurants this 22 February

Margarita Day lands on 22^nd February, but across London the celebration now stretches well beyond a single evening. From neighbourhood cocktail bars riffing on spice and smoke to restaurant groups building whole menus around agave, the city has embraced the margarita as a canvas for craft, character and a little restraint. Here’s where to mark the occasion properly.

Viajante87, Notting Hill

In Notting Hill, Viajante87 offers a considered take on Margarita Day, rooted in neighbourhood-bar ease rather than spectacle. The signature Margarita is clean and precise, but the draw lies in the option to customise the heat, with three house spice blends allowing guests to shape their own Spicy Margarita. The result can be gently warming or decisively fiery, without tipping into gimmick. Low lighting and close-set tables give the room an intimate, after-hours feel, while a tight list of bar snacks — particularly anything built around crisped rice – makes it easy to settle in for the evening.

To book a table at Viajante87, visit their website here.

Cometa, Fitzrovia

Cometa is the new contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant from Carousel’s Ed and Ollie Templeton. Agave sits at the heart of the drinks list, where a trio of Margaritas spans classic blanco brightness, smoky mezcal depth and a spiced variation with measured heat. The cocktails are designed to move in step with the kitchen’s ceviches, aguachiles and grilled day-boat fish, underscoring the restaurant’s dialogue between British seafood and Mexican flavour. In a warmly reworked, intimate dining room, the Margarita feels integrated into the wider experience rather than treated as a standalone flourish.

To book a table at Cometa, visit their website here.

Wahaca, nationwide

Wahaca stretches Margarita Day into a month-long fixture, using the format to explore bolder, more playful territory. This year’s limited editions include a Hot Honey & Pickle Margarita, where jalapeño heat and briny sharpness meet sweetness, and the Rhubarbarita, which folds fresh Yorkshire rhubarb into a bright, seasonal serve. Both sit alongside the restaurant’s established classics, reinforcing the Margarita’s adaptability without straying from its core structure. Available across the group until late March, the specials are calibrated for sociable drinking, best taken with tacos on the table and the familiar hum of a busy dining room.

To book a table at Wahaca, visit their website here.

Pantalones Tequila Blanco, at home (with McConaughey)

For those celebrating at home, Pantalones Tequila Blanco provides a straightforward foundation for a well-made Margarita. The organic tequila, co-founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey, is positioned as a premium but accessible option, available through Waitrose. Its clean profile works best in a restrained build: fresh lime, measured agave and a properly salted rim, shaken hard and served over solid ice. There is no need to overcomplicate the formula; balance and temperature do the heavy lifting. For a small gathering, it offers an easy route to marking the day without sacrificing quality or intent.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Pantalones Organic Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)

• 1 oz fresh organic lime juice

• 0.5 oz organic agave nectar

• Lime wheel, to garnish

• Salt, for the rim

Method

Rim a rocks glass with lime and dip in salt. Fill a shaker with ice, add the tequila, lime juice and agave, and shake until well chilled. Strain over fresh ice into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

To shop Pantalones Tequila Blanco, visit Amazon or Waitrose.

Discount Suit Company, Spitalfields

At Spitalfields speakeasy Discount Suit Company, Margarita Month takes a smokier turn. A £10 Mezcal Margarita built around Quiquiriqui leans into savoury depth, balanced by fresh citrus and controlled sweetness. The bar’s low ceilings and subdued lighting suit the drink’s darker profile, encouraging a slower pace. Nearby, sister venue Parasol offers a more assertive riff: the Korean Jesus blends tequila and mezcal with plum soju, honey and gochujang, finished with sesame for a layered, savoury edge. Together, they show how the modern Margarita continues to absorb global influences while retaining its essential structure.

To book a table at Discount Suit Company, visit their website here.

Food Desk